Work is done from remote locations. A good salary. The hiring process is streamlined. Prospective tech workers are getting perks from the US government.
Big Tech companies have been able to lure the industry's top employees for years because of their high salaries, perks and stock prices. As companies like Meta, Amazon, and Google have cut jobs, the government, nonprofits, and smaller companies are looking to catch the attention of out-of-work technologists. Tech workers are being sought by the US Department of Veteran's Affairs. They will solve problems like modernizing benefits software. The information technology office said that Silicon Valley isn't the only place for tech innovation. Employers could benefit from Big Tech's losses.
Charles Worthington is the VA's chief technology officer. The interest in public service is increasing. There are new challenges in the tech industry that are making more people need a job. There are many opportunities at the VA.
According to Layoffs.fyi, more than 150,000 tech workers have been laid off this year. In November, Meta and Amazon cut thousands of jobs. Uncertainty is widespread in the tech world due to smaller cuts at companies.
Tech jobs make up a small portion of the US economy, and recent layoffs are a sign that the job market is not as good as it could be. Tech workers are increasingly looking for jobs in nonprofits, smaller companies, and the government. The jobs don't all come with access to swimming pools or flush stock options, but these employers hope they can woo the influx of talent. Their stability is a selling point.
"People are taking this moment of uncertainty as a way to pause and reflect on what they've been doing and see if there's an opportunity for them to work on something different" More people are applying for in-house roles and more people are interested in government tech jobs.
Governments have been struggling to find top tech talent. The private and public sectors have differing views. Public sector pay in the UK has fallen to a 19-year low. Some young workers in China are ready to leave their jobs for better security. In order to get tech workers to join the country, the government gave foreigners 90-day visas.
More young people may consider the change as uncertainty grows. There was a job fair hosted by US Digital Response. The governments from around the US made their case to the prospective workers. The state of California is looking to hire nearly 2,500 tech workers. One day in the office per week is what San Francisco requires for government roles. In addition to convenience, regular hours, and pensions, those recruiting for more government and nonprofit workers are also advertising a warm feeling that comes from making a positive impact. Kurt DelBene, chief information officer with the VA, thinks it's a great job. You are delivering to people who have made their commitment to all of us by being in the armed forces. They are deserving of our support.
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